What Does a Debit Balance in the Manufacturing Overhead Account

question 19

Multiple Choice

What does a debit balance in the Manufacturing Overhead account at the end of the period tell management?

• A)That overhead costs need to be controlled
• B)That not enough overhead costs were incurred
• C)That actual overhead was less than estimated overhead costs
• D)That overhead was under-applied

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Definitions:

Spigot Bearing

A bearing located at the rear of the crankshaft, providing support for the input shaft of the transmission.

Differential Carrier Assembly

The housing that holds the differential gears, pinion bearings, and other components, acting as the main support structure within the differential of a vehicle.

Crown Gear

A circular gear with cogs or teeth set at right angles to its plane, often used in differential drives.

Lube Level

The specific quantity of lubrication fluid required for efficient operation and protection of machinery or vehicle components against friction and overheating.